21.   Democrats strongly supported the concept that the federal government should hire and train employees to screen passengers and baggage before they board airplanes.

22.   Democrats had previously supported the concept of investment incentives, but had sought to limit them to one or two years.

23.   Earlier in the day, Conroy brought to a Capitol news conference a group of teachers who said they support the concept of corporal punishment.

24.   Even those who support the concept express skepticism about its prospects.

25.   Fox supports the concept, and also is expected to emphasize the plight of the poor and the dangers of widening income gaps.

26.   Gingrich added that he had raised the issue with Clinton, whom he said supported the concept.

27.   He said that he supports the concept of a presidential line-item veto, but believes the power can be bestowed only by a constitutional amendment.

28.   He explained to the Burlington executive nearby that the back label supports his concept of doing an entire decorating project with one-stop shopping.

29.   He said he supported the concept and had heard talk of it, but had not yet seen a proposal.

30.   He said he still supported the concept, only not in this form.